Active Defense! | Puzzle of the day 05/17/2023

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Rizsatt

Often, the best way to defend yourself is to counterattack. How would you play as black?

Xadrezhefehahs

Well you cannot defend the bishop and Bxh6 loses to Qxh6 which threatens Nf6# or Qg7#. I am guessing Rxc2, Qxc2, Bxh6 is best. You have 2 pawns for the exchange and gain the initiative.